KEEPING CHICKENS FOR MEAT PRODUCTION

Chicken meat is an excellent source of protein and can be produced on most small and backyard farms. The white-feathered chickens bred specifically for meat production are called broilers, fryers or roasters, depending on the size they will be raised to. There are also a few less genetically selected breeds that can be used for meat production. These include Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Jersey Giants, New Hampshire, Delawares and many others.